Axum's King Endubis and the First Gold Coins

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the reign of King Endubis of Axum, the first Aksumite ruler to mint gold coins around 270 AD. They discuss how Endubis modeled his coinage after Roman aurei and Kushan staters, using Greek inscriptions and the symbol of the crescent and disc to assert Axum's sovereignty and trade ambitions. The episode delves into the economic and political motivations behind the coinage, the role of the Red Sea trade, and how these coins became a tool of soft power rivaling Rome and Persia. Listeners will learn about the design, weight standards, and archaeological significance of Endubis's coins, including the famous 'stater' series. The conversation also touches on the broader context of Axum's rise as a commercial empire and the legacy of its monetary system. #Axum #Endubis #GoldCoins #AksumiteEmpire #Numismatics #AncientEconomy #RedSeaTrade #RomanEmpire #Kushan #Stater #Aureus #Mahrem #Adulis #Ge'ez #Sassanid #AncientHistory #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo